The Willamette JD/MBA program is a four year program that results in two professional degrees: the MBA and the Doctor of Jurisprudence.
The joint degree combines the respected educational and career resources of Willamette's Atkinson Graduate School of Management and College of Law, and carries a rare triple accreditation. The program is accredited by the American Bar Association (for law), AACSB International (for business), and NASPAA (for Public Administration). The MBA program is also ranked as a "U.S. Best Business School" by Forbes, Businessweek, and Poets & Quants.
The JD/MBA is an excellent choice for people seeking careers in corporate law, trust administration, tax law, regulation, public sector management, entrepreneurial ventures, consulting and private legal practice.
JD/MBA Curricular Path
During the first two years of the program, JD/MBA students complete one academic year enrolled in the MBA program and one academic year in the JD program. During the third and fourth years, students are full-time students in the College of Law and complete coursework in both programs.
Year 1 and 2
JD curriculum (one academic year)
MBA Curriculum (one academic year)
MBA Fall Semester - 15 MBA Credits
- Data Analysis, Modeling & Decision Making
- Managing Individuals, Teams and Organizations
- Accounting for Managers
- PACE I: Practical Application for Careers and Enterprises
- Finance and Economics I
MBA Spring Semester: 16 MBA Credits
- Marketing: Creating Satisfied Customers
- PACE II: Practical Application for Careers and Enterprises
- Finance and Economics II
- Operations and Systems Management
- MBA Elective
Year 3 and 4
JD Courses During Years 3 and 4
MBA Courses During Years 3 and 4 -- Must Equal a Minimum of 17 MBA Credits
- Politics and Public Policy for Managers
- Strategic Management
- MBA Elective
- MBA Elective
- MBA Elective